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Killers saxophonist commits suicide

Music Gossip

27 Apr 2012

A saxophonist for rock band The Killers has committed suicide. Thomas "Tommy" Marth died after shooting himself in the head earlier this week at his Las Vegas home, a spokeswoman for the Clark County Coroner confirmed yesterday (26.04.12). The…

The Killers inspired by Nirvana

Music Gossip

9 Apr 2012

The Killers wouldn't have started if it wasn't for Nirvana. The 'Somebody Told Me' band's bassist, Mark Stoermer, didn't get into rock music until he heard the grunge group, and spent his formative years as a musician trying to teach himself how to…

The Killers learning to be in a band again

Music Gossip

10 Mar 2012

The Killers have "taken time to figure out" how to be in a band again. The 'Somebody Told Me' rockers are working on their fourth album after taking a break through much of 2010 and 2011 and bassist Mark Stoermer admits it's taken a little while to…

Stone Roses and Killers to headline V

Music Gossip

26 Feb 2012

Stone Roses and The Killers are to headline this year's Virgin Media V Festival. The reformed Manchester band and the 'Somebody Told Me' hitmakers will top the bill at the annual event, which takes place in both Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston…

The Killers prepare new album

Music Gossip

4 Jan 2012

The Killers are "in the factory, working" on a new album, which will be released in 2012. The 'Somebody Told Me' rockers are back in the studio preparing the follow up to 2008's 'Day and Age' after going on hiatus for most of the last two years.

The Killers' illicit practice sessions

Music Gossip

30 Jul 2011

The Killers used to break into the University of Las Vegas to practice. Drummer Ronnie Vannucci admits the rockers would unlawfully enter the percussion room at their local university because their working schedules made it difficult to rehearse at…

Brandon Flowers performs with bandmate

Music Gossip

2 Jul 2011

Brandon Flowers was joined on stage by his Killers bandmate Mike Stoermer during a solo show yesterday (01.07.11). The 'Crossfire' singer was midway through his set of material from his recent solo album 'Flamingo' when he welcomed his bassist from…

RockNess / T in the Park line-ups announced

Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, and Foo Fighters for T; Groove Armada, Kasabian and Chemical Bros for RockNess

3 Mar 2011

The great and good of the music world are set to arrive in style this summer with both T in the Park and RockNess dishing up the goodies for their June and July festivals. At TITP in Balado, the mighty Pulp join Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Foo Fighters…

Pulp, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys confirmed for T in the Park line-up 2011

Foo Fighters also joined by Deadmau5, Bright Eyes and Beady Eye

22 Feb 2011

Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, Deadmau5, Friendly Fires, Bright Eyes, Eels, The View, Script, Kesha, Manics, Tom Jones, Death crew 77, Eliza Doolittle, Stornoway, Vitalic, Diplo, Imelda May, Miles Kane, Noah And…

Brandon Flowers no egomaniac

Music Gossip

20 Oct 2010

Brandon Flowers denies he is an "egomaniac" and would be fine with other members of The Killers going solo. The 'Crossfire' singer - who has recently embarked on a solo career - said it is a misperception he made an album while the rest of the band…

Brandon Flowers has Bette Davis Eyes

Music Gossip

18 Oct 2010

Brandon Flowers played his first London solo concert last night (17.10.10) - treating fans to a surprise cover version of Kim Carnes's 'Bette Davis Eyes'. The singer - who is on hiatus from his band The Killers - launched into the classic 80s track…

Brandon Flowers expecting third child

Celebrity Gossip

14 Sep 2010

The Killers singer Brandon Flowers' wife is pregnant for the third time. The 'Crossfire' hitmaker's wife, Tana, is expecting a new baby to join sons Gunnar, 13 months, and Ammon, three, a representative confirmed today (14.09.10). It is not known…

Distrustful Brandon Flowers

Music Gossip

8 Sep 2010

Brandon Flowers doesn't trust anyone in the music industry. The former Killers frontman - who released his debut solo album 'Flamingo' last week - admitted while he tries to be optimistic about his career, the industry has taught him to be…

Brandon Flowers worried about talent

Music Gossip

6 Sep 2010

Brandon Flowers thinks it "seems inevitable" that his talent will "go away". The Killers frontman - who releases his debut solo album 'Flamingo' this week - admits he worries about his talents waning and that he one day won't always be able to write…

Brandon Flowers cheating on killers

Music Gossip

17 Aug 2010

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers' first ever solo live show felt "like cheating on my wife". The 'Human' singer took to the stage without the rest of his band for the first time on Sunday (15.08.10), to perform a ten track set for 300 fans…

Brandon Flowers' 'strange' solo career

Music Gossip

10 Aug 2010

Brandon Flowers originally wrote the songs on his debut solo album for The Killers. The band's frontman - who is to release first solo LP 'Flamingo' in September - admitted writing tracks for himself felt "strange" after the group recently decided to…

Brandon Flowers confirms UK solo tour

Music Gossip

4 Jun 2010

Brandon Flowers is to embark on a solo tour of the UK. The singer - best known as the frontman of US rockers The Killers - has confirmed he will head to the UK to play songs from his debut solo album 'Flamingo'. Brandon said: "We'll definitely…

Brandon Flowers didn't want to go solo

Music Gossip

13 May 2010

Brandon Flowers wanted to make his solo album with the rest of The Killers. The 'Mr. Brightside' singer only agreed to make his new record 'Flamingo' alone because the rest of the group - drummer Ronnie Vannucci, guitarist Dave Keuning and bassist…

Brandon Flowers' T-shirt nudity

Celebrity Gossip

31 Aug 2009

Brandon Flowers would feel "less than naked" if he wore a T-shirt on stage. The Killers frontman insists a flamboyant stage outfit is a vital part of his live performance and both he and the band's fans would be disappointed if there was no…

Brandon Flowers shows Bright side for baby

Celebrity Gossip

12 Aug 2009

Brandon Flowers has become a father for the second time. The Killers rocker and his wife Tana welcomed their second son Gunner into the world last week, and mother and baby are both doing well. Brandon confirmed the new arrival during an interview…

Brandon Flowers' shaving songs

Celebrity Gossip

31 May 2009

Brandon Flowers shaves because facial hair doesn't match his music. The Killers singer, who sported a moustache while promoting the band's second album 'Sam's Town', realised he needed to change his image for current LP 'Day and Age'. He…

Brandon Flowers' song boast

Celebrity Gossip

30 Nov 2008

Brandon Flowers thinks he can write the best song of all time. The Killers frontman - who recently defended the bizarre lyrics to the band's current single 'Human' - insists his dream is possible and something he will always strive to achieve. He…

Paul McCartney's Killer mask

Celebrity Gossip

14 Nov 2008

Sir Paul McCartney wore an Alice Cooper mask when he met The Killers. The Las Vegas rockers' frontman Brandon Flowers was stunned into silence by the bizarre encounter with the former Beatles star following his group's show at London's Royal Albert…

Brandon Flowers' Bono regret

Celebrity Gossip

31 Aug 2008

Brandon Flowers regrets not flying with Bono. The Killers frontman turned down the chance to take a trip in the U2 rocker's private plane because he has such a severe fear of flying. He revealed: "My biggest regret is having to turn down a trip…

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